$860M, 114 VC Deals: Why Saudi Arabia Leads MENA Startups (2025) with Omar
Mon, Jan 19
|Online Zoom
How Saudi Arabia Became MENA’s Next Startup Hub


Time & Location
Jan 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Online Zoom
About the Event
Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as MENA's next startup hub, with local startups raising $860 million across 114 VC deals in the first half of 2025 alone. Key sectors like fintech, e‑commerce, AI, and logistics are leading this surge, fueled by Vision 2030 initiatives and mega-projects such as NEOM, Red Sea, and Qiddiya. This momentum highlights the Kingdom as a founder-friendly, high-growth market with opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to scale regionally and globally. At this session, Omar Munawar from SEEDRA Ventures will share how the firm backs founders with strategic capital, operational insight, and access to regional markets.
This is your chance to cut through myths and see Saudi’s startup landscape as it really is: a thriving, globally connected ecosystem where bold founders can build market-leading businesses. Whether you are exploring expansion, fundraising, or launching a new venture, this session provides actionable insights and a roadmap to capitalize on Saudi…
